The flowchart illustrates the process involved in publishing a book, from writing the manuscript to distributing the finished product to bookshops. Overall, the process consists of nine stages and usually takes around 18 to 24 months to complete.
First, an author writes a book manuscript. After this, the manuscript is sent to publishing houses for consideration. At the third stage, editors study and review the submitted work. If the publishers approve the manuscript, a contract is made between the author and the publishing house.
Next, the layout of the book is designed, including the arrangement of text and images. Once the design stage is completed, the publisher makes the final decision on the layout. The book is then printed in large quantities before moving on to the binding stage, where the printed pages are assembled into finished books.
Finally, the completed books are distributed to bookshops so that they can be sold to readers. Overall, the earlier stages focus mainly on writing and reviewing the manuscript, while the later stages are related to production and distribution.